UNSPSC 31141702: Rubber blow moldings

UNSPSC 31141702 Rubber blow moldings is a Commodity code that covers injection molding equipment and related manufacturing machinery used in institutional and industrial settings. The recent state and local activity under this code reflects procurement of specialized molding systems rather than finished rubber products, with buyers seeking machines capable of high-precision polymer processing within defined technical and spatial constraints. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include higher-education institutions operating materials science and polymer research facilities, where such equipment supports academic instruction, research, and potentially light manufacturing for institutional use.

The University of Southern Mississippi's Procurement and Contract Services posted a sealed-bid opportunity (RFx #3160008023, due May 12, 2026) for a 110-ton electric injection molding machine to be installed in the Mississippi Polymer Institute Processing Lab. The specification-driven bid reflects the institution's need for equipment meeting precise dimensional, thermal, and throughput requirements, with delivery, installation, training, warranty, and technical support bundled into the contract. The solicitation was posted April 26, 2026, and required F.O.B. Destination Freight Allowed pricing with firm pricing for the contract term and a maximum 16-week delivery lead time. No contract award value or incumbent vendor information was disclosed in available documentation. Mississippi is the only state represented in recent posting activity for this code.